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Pet Friendly, Harbor and Twin Lakes Beach Bungalow

Close to Beach, 5 beds + 4 sleepers/futons

Welcome to our Beach Bungalow that is fun for the whole family! It can sleep 4 adults and children under 12 are not counted toward the maximum.

Second house from the sand! Walking distance from restaurants, nightlife, cafes, sailboat/kayak rental, beach volleyball, and more. The place also has a spacious patio with ocean view and a BBQ. Listen to the sounds of the beach while barbequing.

This beach property is located just 50 footsteps to one of the family friendly and picturesque beaches in Santa Cruz. Twin Lakes Beach is a gorgeous sandy beach with nearby restaurants and a coffee shop. There are local venues for entertainment and fire pits on the beach at night. We have added a lot of our own personal touches to the place--we are especially fond of our 'beach glass' floor before the den. We have heard that the place has a real 'beachy' and local Santa Cruz vibe to it.

Bedrooms

1 Bedroom

Sleeps 4

Owner

Kate and Dave

Member Since 2011

Speaks:

english, spanish, portuguese

Calendar last updated:

Jan 21, 2019

Why Kate and Dave chose Santa Cruz

We really wanted a little getaway in Santa Cruz where we could get away from it all and just relax. This place was perfect! It has a patio deck, putting green hole, and a little croquet set in the backyard! It is an inviting bungalow with lots to do and steps from the beach.

Amenities

Children Welcome

TV

Washer & Dryer

Internet

Pets Welcome

Parking

Fireplace

Heater

Bathrooms

2 Bathrooms

Bathroom 1

toilet, combination tub/shower, tub

Bathroom 2

toilet, shower

Location Type

Beach View

You can see the surfers from the front lawn!

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Parking

Room for 2 cars only. Parking for additional cars is responsibility of guest. The property has a lot of accommodations (two cooking areas, two sets of washers/dryers), but parking is very limited.

Heating

Washing Machine

We have two washing machines

Clothes Dryer

We have two clothes dryers.

Fireplace

Fireplace is decorative only --not to be used

Linens Provided

Internet

Towels Provided

Wireless Internet

Iron & Board

Living Room

Kitchen

Grill

Dishwasher

Stove

Oven

Microwave

Refrigerator

Coffee Maker

Toaster

Pantry Items

Dishes & Utensils

Kitchen

We have one kitchen, which is the only cooking area. Separately, in the family room we have a kitchenette with an extra fridge, sink and dishwasher (great for when having dinner on the deck!).

Dining

Dining Area

Dining

6 dining chairs and multiple folding chairs in storage

comfy seating for 8 people

Entertainment

Television

Games

Toys

Outside

Lawn / Garden

Lawn has a small putting green

Outdoor Grill

Deck / Patio

House Rules

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date.

74 Reviews

Excellent4.6/5

1 - 6 of 74

Comfortable

5/5

Stayed Sep 2018

Lisa B.San Jose, CA

The only thing I can say bad was the traffic noise (Very loud/busy street) and very narrow driveway. Our dog is skittish but she was very comfortable in the house. We never left her alone if we went out she came with us. A nice short walk to the beach which was very clean. Chairs and sofa a bit uncomfortable.

Submitted Oct 4, 2018

Fantastic location!! Cozy home!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Rachel M.

We loved this place! House was fully stocked with all your vacation needs. Location to beach was fantastic! Able to walk to delicious breakfast and dinner spots. Only consideration would be for large groups looking for privacy. Only two rooms might make that tricky. We stayed here with 9 adults. Because we only had one couple with us the beds/room situation was perfect for us!! Stay here! It’s fabulous!

Submitted Aug 14, 2018

Very close to the beach and restaurants.

4/5

Stayed Jul 2018

John B.

I would definitely rent again.

Submitted Aug 4, 2018

The Beach Cottage was exactly what we needed to enjoy our granddaughter's graduation from UCSC!

4/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Kerry D.

The house was very comfortable; plenty of space for sleeping and nicely equipped in the kitchen. Our little dogs were happy with the fenced in outdoor space and the proximity to the beach was fantastic.

Submitted Jun 21, 2018

Close to beach

4/5

Stayed May 2018

Tracey P.San Jose, California

Relaxing stay by the beach. Beach not crowded and several places to eat within walking distance. On a busy road which you could hear when you were sitting in the living room - not able to keep windows open due to noise from cars and construction in the area.

Submitted Jun 10, 2018

Memorial Weekend with Family

5/5

Stayed May 2018

Paul C.

This house was perfect for our family. The cozy house is located very close to the beach and activities. The house fit our family perfectly. There is a fun room where our kids slept. My only small issue is that getting in and our of the driveway. That can be tricky because the combination of it being narrow and dealing with the busy street. It was something i was aware of before we rented it so it was fine for us. We would stay here again given the opportunity.